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Fundamentals of Tribology at the Atomic Level

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  28 February 2011

John Ferrante  and
Stephen V. Pepper
John Ferrante
Affiliation:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Lewis Research Center, 21000 Brookpark Rd, Cleveland, Ohio 44135
Stephen V. Pepper
Affiliation:
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Lewis Research Center, 21000 Brookpark Rd, Cleveland, Ohio 44135
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Abstract

Tribology, the science and engineering of solid surfaces in moving contact, is a field that encompasses many disciplines: solid state physics, chemistry, materials science, and mechanical engineering. In spite of the practical importance and maturity of the field, the fundamental understanding of basic phenomena has only recently been attacked. In this paper we will attempt to define some of these problems and indicate some profitable directions for future research. We make three broad classifications: (1) fluid properties--compression, rheology, additives and particulates; (2) material properties of the solids--deformation, defect formation and energy loss mechanisms; and (3) interfacial properties--adhesion, friction chemical reactions, and boundary films. Research in the categories has traditionally been approached by considering macroscopic material properties. Recent activity has shown that some issues can be approached at the atomic level: that is, the atoms in the materials can be manipulated both experimentally and theoretically, and can produce results related to macroscopic phenomena. This experimental and theoretical activity is reviewed and related to the traditional research areas.

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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 140: Symposium S – New Materials Approaches to Tribology: Theory and Applications , 1988 , 37
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 1989

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